NHTSA Recall 14V619000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,805 vehicles. It affects 2014 MINI Cooper.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V619000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | October 3, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
Safety risk
Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V619000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MINI Cooper | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.